Rumors II: Blues, Blue Jackets, Flames, Ducks, and Panthers
On the Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: (after the announcement that Jaden Schwartz fractured his ankle and will be out at least 12 weeks) ... "My guess is that the Blues will now be further inclined to deal from their defensive…
Rumors: Backes, Seidenberg and Players Who Could be Traded
Sam Carchidi: Flyers GM Ron Hextall indirectly denied a report that they inquired about Blues David Backes. Brayden Schenn's name was mentioned in the rumor. Tim Panaccio: GM Hextall shot down Backes trade rumors, referencing past rumors involving the Flyers…
Top Ten Defensemen Free Agents in 2016: Ranking 6-10
With the free agent class mostly settled into new homes, it’s time to start speculating on next year’s UFA group. While the 2014-15 cohort lacked elite impact players, next season’s list of potential free agents offers star power at many…
Rumors II: Red Wings, Jets, Canadiens and Capitals
Craig Custance of ESPN: Red Wings GM Ken Holland. “I’m not going to pay a price to bring in someone to be a sixth or seventh defenseman or bottom-six forward,” Holland said when we chatted over the weekend. Dylan Larkin…
Rumors II: Predators, Panthers, Wild, Stars and Oilers
Craig Custance of ESPN: If a team is looking for some depth upfront, they should call the Predators. Source saying that with Mike Fisher's return and the emergence of some of their young players, the Preds would be willing to…
Rumors: Methot, Schlemko, Buchnevich, Goalie Market and Campbell
Darren Dreger of TSN: Senators Marc Methot is getting close to returning to the lineup, but there has been no progress on his contract negotiations. There have been no talks in the past three weeks, which will continue to add…
Rumors: Looking for Dmen, Depth and Some Players Available
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Panthers GM Dale Tallon is on the hotseat as their owners are demanding they be competitive. Oilers coach Dallas Eakins is on the hotseat as well, and GM Craig MacTavish may have to go…
Rumors II: Radio Talk – Oilers, Red Wings, Sabres and Panthers
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on the Oilers: "Maybe it's not the coach & it's the players. If it's the players then that falls on the GM." ... "I think they would probably go the trade route first " ... "I think is…
Rumors III: Oilers, Panthers, Wings, Canes, Flyers, Flames and Bruins
Elliotte Friedman of SportsNet: From Friedman's 30 thoughts:It was rumored that the Panthers would prefer to move to the American Airlines Arena (where the Miami Heat play) but that idea was shot down. The Oilers are saying that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins…
NHL Video: Coaching, Spezza, Brodeur, Ryan and Campbell
From Thursday: Bob McKenzie on NHL Live talking the Penguins, Canucks and Florida coaching positions, Jason Spezza and Martin Brodeur. From Thursday: Darren Dreger on NHL Live talking John Stevens, Willie Desjardins, Jason Spezza, Bobby Ryan and Brian Campbell.
NHL Rumors VI: Panthers Edition – Campbell, Draft, and Free Agent Targets
Hope Smoke: George Richards: "This wasn't what Campbell signed up for when he came to Fla. He was told that it was going to be different and a new day here" ... "As far as the Panthers, I've heard they're either going…
NHL Rumors III: Spezza, Kesler, Campbell and the Islanders
Bruce Garrioch: The Maple Leafs and Canadiens are not on Jason Spezza's 10 team no-trade list as he knows he likely won't be sent to either place. Aaron Portzline: As best as Portzline can tell with the Blue Jackets regarding…